House Parents

Join a dynamic team at Milton Hershey School, a world-renowned private school that provides an exceptional education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Overview

Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become Flex Houseparents. As a Flex Houseparent, you and your spouse will reside on-campus in a student home, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a consistent family-like structure for students
• Handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, and reporting

When initially hired, Flex Houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training provided
• Three-week paid summer vacation

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
• Legally married couple for at least two years
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
• Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty
• Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted
• Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students

This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses.

Salary : $43,225 - $165,000